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The charming village of Arroyo
Grande showcases its history
through the variety of buildings and
historical landmarks that line the
streets, many housing restaurants,
shops and museums. The shops
include antiques, specialty boutique
goods and gifts. Restaurants range
from bakeries, cozy cafes and coffee
houses, to family dining for every
food preference.
Attractions
The Swinging Bridge
The Swinging Bridge in the
Village of Arroyo Grande, spanning
the Arroyo Grande Creek, is the
only remaining bridge of its kind in
California. Originally built in 1875,
the bridge was reconstructed in 1995
after it was destroyed by a fallen tree.
Open-air historical
experiences
• The Santa Manuela School
House, a one-room school that held
classes from 1901 until 1957
• The Paulding History House,
a registered California Historic
Resource at 551 Crown Hill Road, was
built in 1889.
Visit the South County Historical
Society at southcountyhistory.org
more information about the Heritage
House Museum, the Barn Museum,
the IOOF Historic Hall and other
Arroyo Grande historical resources.
Farm fresh foods
The town is surrounded by
agricultural land and small farms that
grow fresh, farm-to-fork, fruits and
vegetables. Many of these essential
farms offer produce and fresh farm
goods at roadside stands.
Arroyo Grande
Farmer’s market
If you’re in town on Wednesday,
don’t miss the Farmer’s Market
at 1464 East Grand Avenue. Take
your pick of fresh local farm fare,
vegetables, fruit, fish, flowers and
more. If you missed out on the local
farm fresh roadside stands, the
chances are the same farmers are at
the Arroyo Grande Farmer’s Market.
Lopez Lake Recreation Area
Located just 10 miles east of
Arroyo Grande, Lopez Lake has
close to 1000 acres of lake surface
for boating, fishing, canoeing and
windsurfing. The lake has a launch
ramp, tackle shop, and many other
amenities for water sport enthusiasts.
The oak tree studded open space
offers hiking and equestrian trails and
is home to more than 175 species
of flowering plants, more than 150
species of birds and all of the wildlife
that calls the region home. Quagga
mussel inspections are in force. Call
(805) 781-5930 for more information
about Quagga mussel inspections,
camping, boat launching and horse
trailer parking.
Dining & Drinks
Klondike Pizza
The owners have been serving award-
winning pizza in a cozy Alaskan
atmosphere since 1988. Munch on
peanuts and toss your shells on the
floor. Try the Reindeer Sausage! They
also have a gluten-free crust option.
Sun-Thurs: 11-9 p.m. / Fri & Sat: till 10
p.m., 104 Bridge St., Arroyo Grande,
klondikepizza.com, (805) 481-5288